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The KKK in America Lily Nault Junior Yesterday, Today…Tomorrow? The KKK in America Lily Nault Junior Individual Documentary Process Paper: 448 Even at a young age, I have had a fascination with the Ku Klux Klan. To me they always seemed untouchable and so far away. Nevertheless, I would always hear about them on the news. Even though they were a horrid wretched I still found them to be appealing. So when I had the opportunity to research Indiana history, I immediately took the opportunity research the Ku Klux Klan. Before starting the project I did some research on the Klan and their presence in society today. From there I was able to find out that the KKK had a very strong presence in the state of Indiana. I began my research by reading a short history on the KKK in Indiana, after this I learned about D.C Stephenson the Grand Dragon of Indiana’s Klan. After this beginning research, I was able to find that the Klan had many political connections such as Edward L. Jackson, the former Governor of Indiana. I then went to the Indiana Historical Society to find more about how the Klan and their inner workings. While there I looked at posters, notes from meetings, and even had the opportunity to look at a real Klan robe. Finally, I then researched more about the Klan today and how the older Klan affected our society today. I have always enjoyed watching documentaries, and I felt that a documentary was the best way to talk about this topic. I used photos from the 1920s as well as modern photos to show both the affect the KKK had on our society today, as well as to show white supremacy now. I also included an interview with Dr. James Madison who I found out through his book Hoosiers and the American Story. He talked about the Klan’s belief system, their leader D.C. Stephenson, and how the thinks that Klan affects our modern society. The interview gave the audience a much more educated view of the Ku Klux Klan and how they affect our society today. I then also added music from the 1920’s to put more a fun and realistic twist in the documentary. Triumph and Tragedy can be taken two ways. It can be taken as the Triumph of the KKK and how they took over Indiana and many other states in America. However, the tragedy is the eventual fall of the Klan and the loss of power across America. The other way this can be taken is the tragedy of the KKKs influence across America and how many minorities suffered throughout this time. The triumph meaning the eventual fall of the clan, and how many minorities were able to break society’s rules and social status in society. Works Cited Primary Sources An attendee holds a cell phone like a gun during the City Council meeting. NBC News, www.nbcnews.com/slideshow/grief-outrage-over-shooting-stephon-clark-sacramento- n861151. This image shows the reaction towards the shooting of Stephon Clark and how upset they are about what happened. Betiler, Lawerence. Lynching of Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith. Wikipedia, 7 Aug. 1930, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynching_of_Thomas_Shipp_and_Abram_Smith. Accessed 6 June 2019. This image shows how the Ku Klux Klan's influence has affected their society. Their reactions also tell us that many people back in the 1930's had not sympathy in the for African Americans like these Book with hidden alcohol / Prohibition. Britannica ImageQuest, 1926, quest.eb.com/search/prohibition-alcohol/1/109_134456/Book-with-hidden-alcohol-- Prohibition. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image one shows how alcohol was hidden during the prohibition. It also shows how desperate people were and the steps they would take to even drink any alcohol. The branded back of Reverend Van Loon, Pastor at the Berkley Community Church, Michigan, July 1924. Britannica ImageQuest, July 1924, quest.eb.com/search/the- kkk/1/108_277705/The-branded-back-of-Reverend-Van-Loon-Pastor-at-the-Berkley. Accessed 11 Feb. 2019. This image gives a very good idea to the audience of the cruel methods that the Klan used that would be used to spread their message and impact. As well as show their torture methods. DANCE: CHARLESTON, 1918. Britannica ImageQuest, 1918, quest.eb.com/search/roaring- twenties/1/140_1810690/DANCE-CHARLESTON-1918. Accessed 7 Feb. 2019. This image gives us a good idea of what lavish events were like in the 1920's, as well the normal dress wear and common events as parties. David Duke. POLITICO, www.politico.com/story/2016/11/david-duke-trump-victory-2016- election-231072. This image gives an example of how the Ku Klux Klan presented. It also shows what David Duke looked like. D.C Stephenson. The Dollop, thedollop.libsyn.com/98-dc-stephenson. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image shows pictures of Stephenson arrest, as well as how he presented himself. D.C Stephenson. Famous Trails, www.famous-trials.com/stephenson/74-home. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image gives us a good idea of what D.C Stephenson looks like. It also shows what the Grand dragon would wear outside of his robe. D.C Stephenson. RTV6 INDIANAPOLIS, www.theindychannel.com/longform/madge- oberholtzer-the-murder-that-brought-down-the-ku-klux-klan. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image gives the audience an idea of what D.C Stephenson looked like. As well as how he presented himself. D.C Stephenson. Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._C._Stephenson. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image gives a good example of what Stephenson looked like, and how he presented himself. Donald Trump. blastingnews, us.blastingnews.com/showbiz-tv/2018/02/video/trump-blasts- oprah-for-her-60-minutes-segment-004839843.html. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image shows what Trump looks like. As well as how he presents himself. Donald Trump. Daily Mail, kdvr.com/2019/01/23/president-trump-delays-state-of-the-union- address-until-after-shutdown/. This shows what Donald Trump looks like and how he presents himself. Donald Trump. The Mercury News, www.mercurynews.com/2019/02/15/analysis-trumps- smuggling-claims-would-surprise-border-patrol/?shared=email&msg=fail. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image show what Donald Trump looks like, and how he presents himself. Donald Trump. Swarens: New York Times made a mistake in publishing anonymous op-ed, www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/tim-swarens/2018/09/06/swarens-mike- pence-dan-coats-and-mistake-anonymous-op-ed/1210073002/. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This shows what Trump looks like. As well as how he presents himself. Dr. James Madison. Indiana.GOV, www.in.gov/ibc/2370.htm. Accessed 6 June 2019. The purpose of this image is to help the audience understand who is listening. By placing this picture of Dr. James Madison, we do not confuse the audience thinking that it is actually D.C Stephenson speaking instead of him. Dr. James Madison. Indiana University, 13 Aug. 2014, archive.inside.iu.edu/features/videos/2014-08-13-video-hoosiers-history-book.shtml. Accessed 6 June 2019. By placing these images of Dr. James Madiso,n we do not confuse the audience thinking that is Trump is speaking. When it is actually Dr. Madision. Ed Jackson. HCGS, www.hcgs.net/catherinewinters.html. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This image gives the audience a good idea of what Ed Jackson looks like. It also shows how Jackson presented himself. Ed Jackson. IN.GOV, www.in.gov/history/2721.htm. Accessed 1 Mar. 2019. This gives an example of what the Governor looked like, as well as how he presented himself. Female Ku Klux Klan members in the 1920s march through Binghamton, N.Y., holding American flags. NPR, www.npr.org/sections/npr-history- dept/2015/03/19/390711598/when-the-ku-klux-klan-was-mainstream. This image gives us a great idea of how the Klan went out in public. As well as how they would spread their message. Fiery Cross, Volume 2, Number 43,Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 August 1923. Hoosier State Chronicels, 24 Aug. 1923, newspapers.library.in.gov/?a=d&d=FC19230824&e=-------en- 20--1--txt-txIN-------. This image gives a good example of how the KKK would spread their influence. It also shows what the KKK would often talk about. The Firey Cross Newspaper. Hoosier State Chronicles, 29 June 1923, blog.newspapers.library.in.gov/2016/01/. Accessed 26 Feb. 2019. This image gives the audience an example of the media they would use the spread their message. As well as what content the newspaper had in it. A Flapper's Life. Britannica ImageQuest, 18 Feb. 1926, quest.eb.com/search/flappers/1/115_2843849/A-Flappers-Life. Accessed 5 Feb. 2019. This illustration/image shows us an example of the style of dance in the 1920s. It also shows what the common dress wear was also popular during the Roaring 20's. Four Women of the KKK in Uniform. Leben, leben.us/kkk-wctu-partners-prohibition/. Accessed 13 Apr. 2019. This images give us a good idea of how woman in the KKK dressed in public. As well what how these women would wear their uniforms. Gue, Mary, and Walter Ardrell Riggs. Ku Klux Kismet. Box 1 Folder 1, Indiana Historical Society, Box 1 Folder 1. This image shows how the KKK would spread their influence. One being a song made and played by the KKK. Helber, Steve. White Supremacy Today. 12 Aug. 2017. Religion News Surface, religionnews.com/2018/03/30/charlottesville-mayor-says-social-media-fed-hatred-and- violence-at-2017-rally/.
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